Frequently Asked Questions

There are many variables which must be taken into consideration when building an aquarium: Volume, Length, Width, Bracing, etc… The glass thickness and aquarium heights provided on this page are just a guide and are flexible upon our discretion.

What is the cutoff height for 1/2″ glass on our rimless aquariums up to 24″ wide?

1. 20″high, up to 48″ long.
2. 17″ high, up to 60″ long.
3. 16″ high, up to 72″ long.

What kind of a stand do I need for a Reef Savvy aquarium?

Professionally built by a licensed carpenter. The stand needs to be perfectly level and flat with no pressure points. It needs to have a solid hardwood plywood top and minimum of 1″ foam on top of the plywood. It may not sit on the perimeter of the stand like off the shelf aquariums with plastic trim, which ours do not have. Aquariums must come flush to stand edges, they cannot hang over edges or be supported by undersized stands. All intended structural support points must be in contact with their intended surface. Modifications made to our stands will void warranty. If you’re not using one of our stands, please email us your plans for approval. Stands that have not been approved by Reef Savvy will void warranty. Aquariums using stands bought through Reef Savvy have a 2 year warranty, Aquariums using stands approved by Reef Savvy have a 1 year warranty. It is the customers responsibility to contact Reef Savvy, submit the plans and get approval for stands not sold through Reef Savvy.

Do I need to put foam under my aquarium?

Yes, our aquariums require 1″ foam under the aquarium. Not doing so will void your warranty.

Do I need to put foam under my aquarium with a Phantom Bottom?

Aquariums with a Phantom Bottom only require the use of 1/4″ Neoprene or Polyethylene foam. On small aquariums, under 30″ long, the aquariums may be placed directly on a solid top, flat plywood surface with adequate support under it.

Do rimless aquariums have any bracing?

Most rimless aquariums with standard bottoms will have perimeter bracing on the inside bottom. Most rimless aquariums with Phantom Bottoms will not have perimeter bracing. All large rimless aquariums with standard or Phantom bottoms will have permitter bracing, in some case multiple layers.